Are you a greener travel agent?  Then you might be interested in a new Sustainable Travel Specialist course, created in partnership with Sustainable Travel International and  offered by The Travel Institute.

Says Brian T. Mullis, president of Sustainable Travel International:

“The travel agent community is in a unique position to both service and create demand for sustainable tourism while providing their clients with more authentic and rewarding travel experiences. We’re happy to provide them with a distance learning solution that will help them take advantage of the benefits of sustainable tourism.”

Sponsored by Virtuoso, the 5-module course teaches travel counselors:

• “How to identify the characteristics and benefits of sustainable travel.”

• “Integrate “green” business practices into their existing business operations.”

• “Choose travel suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable travel.”

• “Explore strategies for practicing sustainable travel and tourism.”

This interactive course is available online in Institute’s e-Learning Center and on disk.

For more info, check out  The Travel Institute’s site.